It’s one thing to nail down your everyday personal style and create outfit formulas that work for you on the regular. But it’s quite another thing to put together an exquisite look when you receive an invitation to a special daytime event, such as a woman’s club luncheon, a charity cocktail party, an engagement celebration or an afternoon semi-formal wedding. As delighted as you may be to receive the formal invitation, it can feel a little unnerving to attempt to put together just the right ensemble for such an occasion.

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Congratulations! You’re going to be the Mother of the Bride or Groom. That is such an exciting part of life as a mother. My goal here is to help you create a beautiful, stylish ensemble for the big event so that you feel radiant, comfortable and confident on this milestone day.

Since I originally created this blog post both of my adult children have married. So I’ve been the mother of the groom and then the mother of the bride.

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With Thanksgiving behind us it’s time to get serious about what we’ll wear to the holiday events and gatherings on our calendars. Maybe you, like me, will mainly enjoy casual gatherings with family and friends. That said, I’m looking through local options today to schedule something festive and special for James and me to do soon so that I can dress up a little. For me it’s important to go “out on the town” occasionally to foster that sense of celebration and joy this season deserves.

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Especially for women over 50, looking modern is a big part of the style equation. When we make current choices in the way we put ourselves together, we signal that we’re still engaged, evolving, growing and showing up. That actually makes us look younger and more vibrant. I’m all for that. What about you? Today I’m sharing a current concept that most of us classic ladies should grasp with no problem. We’re talking about the modern winter sweater set.

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